CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,061 km
6,873 miles
HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
Distance
11,061 km
6,873 mi / 5,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
71°
east northeast

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CPT HAN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Noi Bai International Airport
IATA Code CPT HAN
ICAO Code FACT VVNB
City Cape Town Hanoi
Country South Africa Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 151 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 21.220000, 105.810000

Cape Town (CPT) to Hanoi (HAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam is 11,061 kilometers (6,873 miles / 5,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:21 in Cape Town, it's 15:21 in Hanoi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hanoi (HAN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 237° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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